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Maria Constanza Rodriguez Murcia

@mariaconstanzarodrig

Research professional with 5+ years leading end-to-end qualitative and quantitative studies across technologyand retail industries in Latin America

Colombia
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At Samsung Electronics Colombia, I led end-to-end market research across four product categories, from study design and questionnaire development through fieldwork coordination and insight delivery.

I designed and conducted in-depth interviews and exploratory studies to understand consumer behavior, map customer journeys, and identify user archetypes. I also built working relationships with research agencies and vendors, achieving 15% annual cost savings without compromising data quality.

I led Brand Health Tracking and consumer perception studies, reducing research cycle time by 50% through process optimization and closer agency coordination. I presented findings, recommendations, and brand and experience KPIs to senior leadership; my work contributed to 4–5% sales growth in key categories.

Earlier at Samsung Electronics Colombia, I partnered with the CFO and senior leadership on planning, forecasting, and budget control, and developed Power BI dashboards and SAP reports. At Grupo Cencosud Colombia, I led reporting cycles and helped implement an energy-efficiency project replicated across 52 stores.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Samsung Electronics Colombia logoSC

Consumer & Market Insights Manager

Nov 2019 - Dec 2023 (4 years 1 month)

Led end-to-end market research projects across four product categories, from study design and questionnaire development through fieldwork coordination to insight delivery. Built and maintained relationships with research agencies and vendors, achieving 15% annual cost savings and reducing research cycle time by 50%.

Samsung Electronics Colombia logoSC

Professional in Strategic Planning & Budget Control

Jun 2015 - Nov 2019 (4 years 5 months)

Partnered with the CFO and senior leadership on annual and monthly planning, forecasting, and budget control. Built financial and operational KPI frameworks, achieving 92% forecasting accuracy and increasing operational productivity by 40% through Power BI dashboards and SAP reports.

GC

Section Leader

Grupo Cencosud Colombia

Sep 2004 - Apr 2011 (6 years 7 months)

Led operational and administrative budget control across stores and regions, reporting directly to senior management. Implemented an energy-efficiency project replicated across 52 stores, reducing electricity consumption by 30%.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CE

CET

Foundations of Programming Languages, Programming Languages

2025 - 2025

Completed Foundations of Programming Languages certification at CET in 2025.

CO

Compensar

Power BI for Administrative Management, Power BI for Administrative Management

2025 - 2025

Completed Power BI for Administrative Management certification at Compensar in 2025.

CO

Compensar

PMI Project Management, Project Management

2025 - 2025

Completed PMI Project Management certification at Compensar in 2025.

PJ

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Process Management, Process Management

2021 - 2021

Completed Process Management certification at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 2021.

US

Universidad de La Sabana

Assertive Communication, Assertive Communication

2020 - 2020

Completed Assertive Communication certification at Universidad de La Sabana in 2020.

CU

Central Queensland University

Master of International Business, International Business

2012 - 2014

Completed a Master of International Business from Central Queensland University from 2012 to 2014.

US

Universidad de La Sabana

Diploma in Integral Management Programme (PDI), Integral Management

2009 - 2009

Completed a Diploma in Integral Management Programme (PDI) at Universidad de La Sabana in 2009.

UG

Universidad Militar Nueva Granada

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration

2004 - 2008

Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Universidad Militar Nueva Granada from 2004 to 2008.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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